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Open-world survival sandbox with base-building, crafting, farming and multiplayer. Explore a dangerous island, fight, build and stay alive.

2023ActionIndieAdventureSimulationMassively Multiplayer9.99 USDWindowsby BadBit Games
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Frequently asked about Dead District: Survival

How much does Dead District: Survival cost?
Dead District: Survival is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dead District: Survival have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dead District: Survival supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Dead District: Survival?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dead District: Survival are Deadside, Project Asteroids, Dead Event.
Who developed Dead District: Survival?
Dead District: Survival was developed by BadBit Games.

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